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Turandot, London Coliseum, Covent Garden
November 13, 2009 – 7:00 am | No Comment
Turandot, London Coliseum, Covent Garden

Opera is an acquired taste. Whether its the antiquated language choices (ok so some would call them classic), the sometimes rather screamy singing, the often rather rotund, jowly performers or the viciously expensive seat prices, …

Ice-skating in London
November 12, 2009 – 7:00 am | No Comment
Ice-skating in London

What would you list as the most festive activities to get involved in in London in the run up to Christmas? If I had to provide a list I would say carol singing at one …

Beatles To Bowie Exhibition – National Portrait Gallery, Piccadilly Circus London
November 11, 2009 – 7:00 am | No Comment
Beatles To Bowie Exhibition – National Portrait Gallery, Piccadilly Circus London

Exhibitions can be really boring, particularly photography exhibitions. One man’s artistic expression of the loneliness of life and the hopelessness of time can be another man’s ‘tin can with an orange.’ It’s so easy to …

The Nordic Bakery, Golden Square Soho London
November 10, 2009 – 7:00 am | No Comment
The Nordic Bakery, Golden Square Soho London

The Nordic Bakery in Soho is somewhere I have walked past many a time, mid-shopping trip or post dinner or night out, but had never actually ventured into – until last Sunday.

Foale and Tuffin at the Fashion & Textile Museum, Bermondsey London
November 9, 2009 – 7:00 am | No Comment
Foale and Tuffin at the Fashion & Textile Museum, Bermondsey London

Marion Foale and Sally Tuffin are two names that might not ring a bell if you’re under the age of 50 and have nothing but a passing, high street interest in London fashion. Nevertheless they …

Pinewood Studios, Drive-In Movies Iver Heath London
November 8, 2009 – 7:00 am | No Comment
Pinewood Studios, Drive-In Movies Iver Heath London

There are many things I love about America. There are many things I hate too, many things that disturb and appall me and many things that make me fearful for this country as we seem …

Warehouse Parties, London
November 7, 2009 – 7:00 am | No Comment
Warehouse Parties, London

Warehouse parties have changed a hell of a lot in recent times. If you’re invited to one now you’re just as likely to find yourself dancing along side a permanent bar, some serious security and …

Clerkenwell Dining Room, Clerkenwell London
November 6, 2009 – 7:00 am | No Comment
Clerkenwell Dining Room, Clerkenwell London

It was with some considerable pleasure this week that I discovered the lost art of the ‘amuse bouche’, the mini starter before a starter that literally is intended to provide amusement for your mouth. I …